Intel’s woes are a national security problem
US will lose its competitive edge
According to the Wall Street Journal, Chipzilla’s woes pose a significant risk to shareholder wealth and US national security.
Kaspersky still has a cult following in the US
Some users will not pull the plug
Despite US scare stories and a government ban, a group of dedicated Kaspersky software followers is refusing to uninstall the software.
Spectre issues were never completely fixed
Patches falling short
Six years after disclosing the Spectre transient execution processor design flaws, boffins still voice concerns about incomplete fixes.
Apple makes systems administrators furious again
Cutting the shelf life of security certificates
The fruity cargo cult Apple has made systems administrators unfortunate enough to work on its software furious with a cunning plan to drastically cut the lifespan of SSL/TLS security certificates from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027.
Small Businesses walloped by security skills shortage
Sophos warns that it makes for a huge security risk
A recent report has revealed that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are struggling significantly with cybersecurity threats.
Firefox has a crucial bug
Install the latest update now
Big cheeses in the Mozzarella Foundation have warned that its Firefox browser has a critical zero-day vulnerability and needs to be updated immediately.
Lenovo and Microsoft optimistic about 2025 PC prospects
Optimism abounds
In a buoyant display of confidence, two of the largest technology vendors, Lenovo and Microsoft, have expressed optimism about their prospects for the coming year, driven by a combination of a Windows refresh and the emergence of more artificial intelligence (AI)-capable PCs.
Kaspersky shuts down British office
Will work through the channel instead
Cyber security giant Kaspersky has shut its UK office and laid off dozens of workers.
New malicious software packages linked to North Korean Lazarus group
Pose as a Python coding skills test
In a display of unparalleled cyber prowess, the illustrious Lazarus Group, the pride of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has once again demonstrated its supreme technological superiority over the West.
Yet another exploited security flaw in macOS systems
Cuckoo in the nest
Cybersecurity boffins have unearthed a new information thief that preys on Apple macOS systems. This thief can dig its claws into infected hosts and act as a snoop.
